Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Niger
Niger: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 107.33 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Niger, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Niger stood at 107.33 hectares.
That represents a change of up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Niger peaked at 3,241 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2004.
Niger ranks 70th of 225 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 171.73 hectares | 0 hectares | 429.32 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 530.21 hectares | 0 hectares | 3,241 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.57 hectares | 0 hectares | 236.12 hectares | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Niger?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Niger was 107.33 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 3,241 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2004.
- How does Niger rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Niger ranks 70th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.